Robinson\u2019s arrival at Warwickshire brought immediate success, as he masterminded their 2021 County Championship triumph. However, subsequent seasons saw the team struggle for consistency. The Bears narrowly avoided relegation in 2022, finishing eighth, and managed just one Championship win last season, ending in seventh place. Their T20 performances also fell short, with four consecutive quarter-final eliminations in the Blast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the setbacks, Robinson played a crucial role in nurturing young talent, with academy graduates Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley making their England debuts under his watch. Reflecting on his time at Warwickshire, Robinson in a club statement said, \u201cWinning the Championship was a huge highlight, as was taking our T20 side from a struggling outfit to one that topped the group three years in a row. Losing last year\u2019s quarter-final hurt, but I\u2019m confident the team will soon take that next step towards silverware.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Robinson\u2019s departure, Warwickshire have turned to club legend Ian Westwood to lead the first team. A former captain and lifelong Bear, Westwood made over 250 appearances for the club and amassed more than 8,000 first-class runs. Having served as Second XI coach and recently worked with the Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20, he is now tasked with reviving Warwickshire\u2019s fortunes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Warwickshire Chief Executive Stuart Cain expressed confidence in Westwood\u2019s leadership. \"Ian Westwood is a Bear through and through. He understands our history, culture, and DNA. He is competitive, structured, and a quality leader. His experience in both red-ball and white-ball cricket makes him the ideal choice to take us forward.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Westwood acknowledged the challenge ahead and paid tribute to Robinson\u2019s contributions. \u201cIt\u2019s a real honour to be appointed First Team Coach at Warwickshire, a Club that is so close to my heart and is very special to me. With the season fast approaching, I can\u2019t wait to get started with the players and work with this talented group to see what we can achieve this year.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Warwickshire\u2019s shake-up goes beyond the head coach's role. Former batting coach Tony Frost moves into a newly-created Head of Cricket Operations position, overseeing all men\u2019s cricket logistics, facilities, and data analysis. Simon Kerrigan takes over as the 2nd XI coach while offering specialist spin bowling support, and the club is actively seeking a new batting coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the women\u2019s side, Laura Macleod continues as Head of High Performance, working with First Team Coach Ali Maiden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Paul Greetham has been appointed as the club\u2019s first Head of Athlete Performance, bringing together medical, physiotherapy, sports psychology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning to maximize player development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Additionally, Warwickshire is close to appointing a new Performance Director after Gavin Larsen\u2019s departure over the winter. The club is also preparing for a historic shift, as Birmingham Phoenix will be integrated into its high-performance structure from 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Paul Greetham has been appointed as the club\u2019s first Head of Athlete Performance, bringing together medical, physiotherapy, sports psychology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning to maximize player development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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